I was just wondering if anyone is familar with this program, and if you are what are your opion's on it. I've recently watched his dvd, and its doesn't go into the detail that I guess Smartwork or Total retriever would, but personally I think its a good hunting dog program to follow.
Mike Stewart and the Wildrose way
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Yeah, I was pretty sure of the cat. They would probably dig the clicker if catnip was involved.
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Generally true I think. But actually I've run into beavers that are very responsive to a high level of pressure. They seem to encourage it. I don't think it is the normal response for a beaver but you have to be alert & prepared.I must agree with Paul. In my experience, force on the beaver has very limited, if any, recognizable results!
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I knew that story about someone else naming that dog of yours just wasn't true............ just sayin'
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I would think that you would definitely want a hardwood. A hardwood such as cherry could be nice......... I would think it would be like a campfire or smoking meats, where hardwoods are preferaable because they burn hotter and longer than softwoods............ Softwoods would just not be right for the job.
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Most beavers respond to SOME force. But it really takes the correct amount of force at the right time.I must agree with Paul. In my experience, force on the beaver has very limited, if any, recognizable results!
If the beaver UNDERSTANDS the force and is prepared for the force, well then it could be very exciting.
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Hardwoods are good. Evergreens on the right beaver can do wonders as well. Once the leaves fall off a hardwood what do you have left? Evergreens are ready at any time. Course it depends on the beaver, you know they are unique. Sometimes you have to just go with whatever wood you have and hope for the best....
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Well thats another whole training thread and we shouldn't muck up this one on Mike Stewarts methods. These training threads can really get deep. I'm gonna go fire up the Sportster, put on some leather and spend the next few hours in the classic car cruise in on main street. I'll give your question some thought though. I'll bet I come up with a few ideas to keep you training...
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You have to put some wood on it (hardwoods, not the softwoods).
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I would follow the Gump example and drop her on the floor and say "She taste like cigarettes Lt. Dan!"
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I can tell you right now, that Beavers do NOT like to be dropped. That will certainly get one fired up - things will get mean and ugly!
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Boys say hi to Ms. Bledsoe. She will be your new summer camp swim coach.
Everyone get your trunks on and run down to the lake!
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that does get things in the "Groove"...
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